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9th August 2003, 03:04
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How many M owners wash their own cars
I was just curious as to how many M or BMW owners in general wash their own cars . I just purchased my second bmw and my first new one. And i was wondering what materials I.E Soap , Wax, Wheel / Tire gloss . To use and what will fock up the paint or potentially cause problems with the paint . The car is brand new and will be garage kept and i want it looking pristine for as long as possible. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated thank you 
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9th August 2003, 03:11
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no one washes my car....the dealer did it for like 5 washes and botched my wheels. No one touches it now...the m3 im a little less careful of though
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9th August 2003, 03:28
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I wash my own. I use Meguirs Gold wash. i highly reccommend it as well as Meguirs tire products.
Mark
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9th August 2003, 03:33
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I'm the only one that washes the Porsche (Leaf blower & all- thanks for the tips  ) However when it comes to a good wax detail I dont trust my own skills for that. The detailer who does it, isn't the new guy at the car wash. References,resume,etc.. have been checked 
My daily driver, that I just got also, Im ashamed to say doesnt get the same treatment  ..............
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9th August 2003, 03:54
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i get it whiped down every morning, but i jet wash and wax it myself every friday!
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9th August 2003, 03:59
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You might do a search and check on the "detailing" recommendations that user greg has provided. There's lots of good information there as to products, how-to, etc.
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9th August 2003, 05:20
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Nice , I have lots of waxes etc . Would you reccomend Armor all ? For the tire gloss? Or something else? Also for a 2003 BMW 530I sport what kind of antifreeze / Oil would you reccomend i had preferences from the dealer but i was wondering what some of you guys would think might be better.
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9th August 2003, 05:32
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I am the only one that touches the beast.....period 
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9th August 2003, 05:53
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I wash and wax both my beast and the wife's X5. They get wiped down almost everyday and washed once a week. If you use a good detail spray on the finish after you wash it, you won't have to wax it as often. It will look like you always wax your car.
My neighbors think I'm a fanatic, and that is true. The wife is just as bad, as she will vacuum both out daily.
A great place to get car care products and detail tips is www.properautocare.com.
Hope my .02 helps 
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9th August 2003, 10:20
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A good place to visit is http://www.autopia.org/forums/forumd...ne=&forumid=11
It's autopia.net I think. A great detailing site.
I NEVER let any one touch my car, except Erich Lapinski.
Good luck!
BTW:
Erich is a fanatic detailer, beat I've ever seen
Bye 4 now'
Bruce
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9th August 2003, 11:17
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Wash it myself. Wouldnīt let anyone else touch it!!!
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9th August 2003, 13:05
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